SECONDARY EDUCATION (7-12 CERTIFICATE)
If you are interested in teaching students in grades 7-12, you'll complete our professional
educational sequence while majoring in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry,
Computer Studies, English, English as a Second Language, History, Mathematics,
Modern Language (Spanish or German), Psychology, Speech & Theatre, or Technology.
The coursework associated with the English as a Second Language and the Special
Education endorsement at the 7-12 level is completed in conjunction with the
requirements for the professional educational sequence and the department major.
Teaching in an Additional Field
You may select a major and then, with careful schedule planning, complete enough
courses to receive a teaching endorsement in a second field and be certified to teach more
than one subject. Many combinations are possible; some of the more common examples
of majors combined with second-field endorsements are Mathematics/Computer Science,
Chemistry/Biology or English/Speech & Theatre. A second-field endorsement will give
you an advantage in your job search, so we encourage students to obtain one, although
you should be aware that you may need to spend an extra semester beyond your four
years to complete it.
REQUIREMENTS FOR 7-12 CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENT
Along with McPherson College's General Education requirements, the following is a
suggested sequence; the academic advisor and/or section leader will assist the individual
student to develop the optimal sequencing of courses.
Freshman year:
NG-PY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hours
NG-CS 100 Computers in Society 3 hours
Sophomore year:
NG-CI 250 Introduction to Education 3 hours
CI 251 Introduction to Education Practicum 1 hour
NG-SO 202 Minorities in the U.S. or 2-4 hours
NG-CI 333 Intercultural Education and/or Experience
PY 204 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 hours
SPED 210 Introduction to Infants, Children
and Youth with Special Needs 3 hours
Junior year:
CI 320 Principles and Strategies of Teaching 2 hours
CI 351 Secondary Education Practicum 0-1 hour
CI 455 Teaching-Learning Process 3 hours
CI 300 Media Equipment Proficiency 0 hours
Secondary Methods for Academic Majors 3 hours
Senior year:
CI 315 Reading in the Content Field 2 hours
CI 475 Student Teaching 6-12 hours
REQUIREMENTS FOR 7-12 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(ENDORSEMENT)
Required coursework in addition to professional education requirements for 7-12
endorsement and the department major to secure this endorsement include:
NG-CI 333
EN 230
EN 335
NG-SO 202
CI 418
CI 475
Intercultural Education Seminar
2-4 hours
Linguistics
2 hours
English Grammar
2 hours
Minorities in the U.S.
3 hours
Methods of Teaching ESL Students
3 hours
Student Teaching/Practicum
4-8 hours
To include ESL experience; for those already certified, student
teaching/practicum is 4 credit hours.
REQUIREMENTS FOR 7-12 MULTI-CATEGORICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION
(ENDORSEMENT)
Required coursework in addition to professional education requirements for 7-12
endorsement and the department major to secure this endorsement include:
SPED 210*
SPED 220
SPED 325
SPED 330
SPED 335
SPED 345
SPED 351
SPED 375
SPED 495
SPED 498
SPED 360
Introduction to Infants, Children, and Youth w/ Special Needs
3 hours
Field Experience in Services for Students w/ Special Needs
1 hour
Foundations of Services for Students w/ Special Needs
4 hours
Assessment of Students with Special Needs
2 hours
Assessment Practicum
1 hour
Behavior Management
2 hours
Methods for Teaching Adolescents with Special Needs
4 hours
Methods Practicum
2 hours
Student Teaching Adolescents w/ Special Needs
6-8 hours
Senior Seminar
1 hour
Career Transition & Vocational Services
2 hours